The art warehouse was built in the 1970s to support course areas that used hazardous materials and to open up more space in the art building.

The art warehouse is home to several studios utilized by the School of Art, including "The Common Shop," a wood shop, a metals lab, a fibers classroom and a screen printing classroom. The warehouse includes a shelter for outdoor grinding, an area that includes two forges and several "pounding" machines, and even a picnic area.